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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,640 sqft
68 Blue Hills Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$371/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

In-town Classic Cape with Additions and Upgrades. Walk to UMASS, Amherst College or Center. This 3-bedrm, 2 bath home w/ 1-car garage has aesthetic trademarks of likely builder, Bill Gass. From the 1940’s onward, he created authentic reproductions of New England homes in their vintage garb: well-proportioned symmetry of rooms, oak floors & trim, finely crafted doors w/ wrought iron hardware, built-ins, fireplace w/ distinctive mantle & shutters w/ evergreen tree. In keeping with tradition, seller...In-town Classic Cape with Additions and Upgrades. Walk to UMASS, Amherst College or Center. This 3-bedrm, 2 bath home w/ 1-car garage has aesthetic trademarks of likely builder, Bill Gass. From the 1940’s onward, he created authentic reproductions of New England homes in their vintage garb: well-proportioned symmetry of rooms, oak floors & trim, finely crafted doors w/ wrought iron hardware, built-ins, fireplace w/ distinctive mantle & shutters w/ evergreen tree. In keeping with tradition, seller added 3rd bedrm w/ built-ins. Encl. 3 season sunporch w/ deck off LR overlooks east facing, expansive bkyd. Both updated bathrms retain the original tiled floors & walls (main bath). Enter thru French doors into the DR & step up to Fam Rm/now music room w/ folding wd door partition. Go thru swinging door into compact kitchen. 2 large, dormered bedrms w/ bath occupy 2nd floor. Ext. improvements enhance historic look w/ Goshen stone walkway & retaining wall along w/ flowering trees & bushes.
  • Listed by: Sally Malsch • 5 College REALTORS®
Listing closed: 09/13/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73238787

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Property Information for 68 Blue Hills Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,813 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Amherst
  • Area: MA-Amherst
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Garden, Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,960 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1640.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Crocker Farm
  • High School: Amherst Reg Ha
  • Middle School: Amherst Reg Ms
  • Neighborhood: In-town
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Sunken,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0014A B:0000 L:0109,3009328
  • Assessments: $476,100
  • Book: 13814
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RN
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 68 Blue Hills Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73238787

$608,000—
May 21, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73238787

—
May 21, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73238787

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73238787

$608,000
05/21/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73238787

—
05/21/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73238787

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 68 Blue Hills Road

Taxable ValueLand$202,300Additions$302,100Total$504,400
Tax Record2025$91 ($8 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,960 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945CountyHAMPSHIREAPNAMHE M:0014A B:0000 L:0109

Schools near 68 Blue Hills Road

This home is within Amherst-Pelham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Crocker Farm Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Amherst Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Amherst Regional High School
Public9 to 12

The Common School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 68 Blue Hills Road, Amherst, MA 01002
$608,000
3
1,640
11,960
$291,000
2
1,205
11,920
$430,000
3
1,368
12,000
–
3
3
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33,900
$400,000
2
9,999
80,150
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3
1,200
32,670

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